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Dorne Family History

Dorne Surname Meaning

see Dorn. see Durn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Dorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dorne families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dorne's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dorne families in 1891.
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What did your Dorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorne. 100% of Dorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 367 immigration records available for the last name Dorne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 545 military records available for the last name Dorne. For the veterans among your Dorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorne lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dorne in 1960 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorne ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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